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MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship (Japan)

Japanese Government (MEXT) funding for study in Japan — amount, eligibility, deadline, and programs it can pair with.

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Provider: Japanese Government (MEXT)
Funding: $18,000
Funding type: full_funding
Country: Japan
Degree levels: Master
Deadline: Apr 15, 2027

Source: Japanese Government (MEXT) · Data last updated Jun 28, 2026

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Japanese Government (MEXT)

Funding amount

$18,000

Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Country

Japan

Degree levels

Master

Eligible majors

Open / pending verification

Language test

Pending verification

Minimum score

Pending verification

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A specialised track of the MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship for education professionals. It supports teachers and educators from abroad to study at Japanese universities for 18 months, improving their teaching skills and knowledge of Japanese education. Must be an active teacher (minimum 5 years of experience), be a citizen of an eligible country, be under 35 years of age, hold a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, and be willing to learn Japanese. Teaching experience, academic record, research plan quality, adaptability, potential to improve education in home country.

Full tuition exemption + JPY 143,000/month stipend + round-trip airfare

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